Tag archive for Hopscotch

The irrepressible smell of pork wafted through the Grand Ballroom at the Fairmont in San Francisco on Sunday as more than a dozen chefs prepared dishes for the first-ever Bacon and Beer Festival in San Francisco.

Despite what some may say was a down year for openings in 2012, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and variety of new restaurants that popped up in the Bay Area. Making a list can be tough… but alas, here’s my list of best…

While many people see the calendar turn to December and shift gears as they wind down for the year, local chefs and restaurants are ramping up for perhaps their busiest season – as noted in this guide to upcoming food and drink events.

Kickstarter has helped thousands of entrepreneurs, with millions around the world pledging and backing successful projects. But now, restaurants and food businesses are using it, especially right here in the Bay Area. Fad or here to stay?

As the Mission District is to San Francisco (there seems to be a restaurant opening there every week), Uptown Oakland is going through similar growth. And it’s latest restaurant, Hopscotch, opens its doors on Friday, June 15.